'We can win SPL even if Boyd goes' - McCoist

Published on Sunday 11 January 2009 22:57

ALLY McCoist insists selling one of their top players will not affect Rangers' hopes of winning the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.

Rangers have admitted they could be forced to sell one of their key men this month in a bid to balance the books and have already accepted an offer from Birmingham City from Kris Boyd, while skipper Barry Ferguson has now been linked with Middlesbrough.

Madjid Bougherra was also linked with Newcastle, as well as clubs in France.

McCoist said: "I don't agree with anyone who says if Boyd goes we can't win the title or we can't win without him.

"I'd say that about whoever goes. Please do not look on this situation as a sign we're giving up on anything.

"If that was the case I may as well get my bag from my locker, throw away the key, jump in my car, drive off and never come back.

"No matter who leaves we'll be doing everything we can to make sure we're successful on the park."

He added: "It's common knowledge we have to sell someone in January. It's nothing against Kris or anybody else. He is mature and knowledgeable enough to know there's no witch-hunt."

Meanwhile, Blackpool have confirmed their interest in taking Alan Gow back to Bloomfield Road after he failed a medical at Wolves.

The Seasiders secretary Matt Williams said: "We'll monitor the situation. We have spoken to Rangers and Alan's representatives after the situation arose at Wolves. We have asked them for an update."